Princess Iman of Jordan gave a touching nod to her parents’ wedding day when she took part in her henna ceremony ahead of her own nuptials on Sunday yesterday.
Princess Iman, 25, is the second child of Queen Rania, 51, and King Abdullah II, 60, and will marry her partner Jameel Alexander Thermiotis on March 12.
Last July, it was announced that Princess Iman was engaged to Venezuelan-born Jameel, who is about two years older than the princess and works as a Managing Partner for a venture capital fund in New York.
And last night the festivities began, when Queen Rania organized a henna party for her daughter.
The bride wore an embroidered white dress by Reema Dahbour, a Jordanian-Palestinian fashion designer, which she paired with the same white and gold belt Queen Rania wore for her own wedding to King Abdullah II in 1993.
Princess Iman of Jordan, 25, gave a touching nod to her parents’ wedding day as she took part in her henna ceremony ahead of her own nuptials on Sunday yesterday
The celebrations started last night when Queen Rania organized a henna party for her daughter (pictured Queen Rania with Princess Aisha bint Hussein, Princess Iman bint Abdullah, Princess Muna al-Hussein and Princess Zein bint Hussein)
In photos released from the event, Princess Iman looked elegant in the white dress.
The princess wore her hair in loose waves around her face and opted for a touch of eyeliner for the occasion.
Meanwhile, Queen Rania donned a warm red ensemble for the occasion, holding hands with guests and giving her daughter a warm hug.
The two royals posed briefly with Princess Aisha bint Hussein, Princess Muna al-Hussein and Princess Zein bint Hussein.
It comes after Queen Rania shared a stunning new photo of Princess Iman with her tiara.
Queen Rania shared a video on Instagram yesterday in tribute to her daughter, with a number of photos in the montage – including a photo of the 25-year-old in her glittering diamond tiara.
The 51-year-old wrote: “After a week, God willing, I will see you as a bride… I place you in the name of God, Iman, the basil of the house… May God help and enlighten you your path.’
“The first time I held my baby girl, I knew my life would never be the same again. She’ll be a bride in a week.’
Queen Rania continued, “My dear Iman, I am so happy for you and so proud of all you are.”
The bride wore an embroidered white dress by Reema Dahbour, a Jordanian-Palestinian fashion designer, which she paired with the same white and gold belt that Queen Rania wore for her own wedding to King Abdullah II in 1993 (Photo: Queen Rania)
Queen Rania offered her daughter Princess Iman a hug during the ceremony, which took place last night
Meanwhile she added: ‘Thanks to the creative artist Elissa for the dedication and to the great artist Marwan Khoury for lyrics and melodies… Heartwarming voice and expressive words.
“Thank you to the very talented @elissazkh and to the brilliant @imarwankhoury for this wonderful gift and for your amazing ability to capture feelings so beautifully.”
Queen Rania first wore her diamond tiara at a spectacular state banquet hosted by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle in 2001. She wore it again for a portrait the same year.
It’s possible the snap was a hint at the tiara Iman will wear on her wedding day.
Last year’s engagement announcement came as a pleasant surprise to royal fans as the couple have kept their relationship a secret , and it wasn’t clear how long they’ve been dating.
In a personal statement shared on her Instagram account, Queen Rania said, ‘Congratulations my dearest Iman; your smile has always been a gift of love that i have cherished since the day you were born. I wish you and Jameel a life full of love and laughter!’
Queen Rania appeared at the event in high spirits, chatting with guests and holding hands with attendees
Last July, it was announced that Princess Iman was engaged to Venezuelan-born Jameel, who is about two years older than the princess and works as a Managing Partner for a venture capital fund in New York.
She also shared an official engagement photo of the couple, which shows the couple embracing.
Princess Iman wore a high-necked white dress paired with polished make-up and straight hair in a down hairstyle.
She has placed her hand on her fiancée’s chest and shows off her square-cut engagement ring.
Meanwhile, the radiant Jameel looks smart in a navy blue two-piece suit and a crisp white shirt.
And the whole family shared their well wishes in a statement shared by the Royal Hashemite Court announcing the engagement.
Queen Rania shared a stunning new photo this weekend of her daughter Princess Iman wearing her tiara (left, Princess Iman, and right, Queen Rania in 2001)
It read: ‘The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II to Mr. Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, on Tuesday 5 July 2022, in the presence of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah , as well as Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II and Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, in addition to members of Mr. Thermiotis’s family.
“The Royal Hashemite Court warmly congratulates Her Royal Highness Princess Iman and Mr. Thermiotis on this occasion and wishes them a lifetime of happiness.”
The sporty Iman royal graduated from the International Academy Amman in 2014 and was named the top female athlete in her class.
She went on to attend Georgetown University in Washington, where her older brother, Crown Prince Hussein, majored in international history.